The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Thursday officially welcomed the Chairman of the Board of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Fred Awaah, at the SWAG Secretariat in Accra, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration between the sports media and key stakeholders in Ghana’s sports administration.
The courtesy engagement formed part of SWAG’s continuous efforts to deepen institutional relationships with state agencies responsible for sports development, while promoting dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding in the advancement of Ghanaian sports.
Leading the SWAG delegation was the President of the Association, Mr. Kwabena Yeboah, who was accompanied by the General Secretary, Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, Deputy Secretary Mr. Kenneth Odeng Adade, and Executive Committee Member Ms. Tilda Elinam Acorlor.
The NSA delegation included the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
In his welcome address, Mr. Kwabena Yeboah congratulated Dr. Fred Awaah on his appointment as Board Chairman of the NSA and assured him of SWAG’s unwavering support in promoting policies and programmes that will enhance the growth and sustainability of sports in Ghana.
He emphasized the indispensable role of the media in sports development, noting that responsible sports journalism remained a critical pillar in shaping public opinion, advocating for athletes, and holding institutions accountable.
Mr. Yeboah further reiterated SWAG’s readiness to collaborate with the NSA Board and management to ensure that accurate information, transparency, and professionalism continue to guide sports administration and reportage in the country.
He stressed that a strong working relationship between the NSA and SWAG was essential for rebuilding public confidence in Ghana’s sports structures.
The General Secretary of SWAG, Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, highlighted the Association’s long-standing commitment to capacity building, ethical journalism, and constructive engagement with stakeholders.
He noted that SWAG remained committed to playing its role as a strategic partner in national sports development.
He called for the signing of an MoU between the two parties on the office space given by the NSA and called on the NSA to adopt two categories of the SWAG Awards which are the Sports Administrator and Discovery of the Year.
Responding, Dr. Fred Awaah expressed profound appreciation to SWAG for the warm reception and described the engagement as timely and significant.
He acknowledged the vital role SWAG has played over the years in promoting Ghanaian sports and shaping narratives that influence policy and public engagement.
Dr. Awaah reaffirmed the NSA Board’s commitment to openness, collaboration, and continuous engagement with the media as part of its mandate to revitalize sports infrastructure and administration nationwide.
He urged SWAG to resubmit the proposed MoU for the Director-General to have a look at it and advice and readily accepted the proposal for the NSA to adopt the two categories in the SWAG Awards.
The Director-General of the NSA, Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, also underscored the importance of media partnership in the NSA’s developmental agenda, stressing that effective communication and mutual respect between administrators and journalists are key to achieving long-term success.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment by both SWAG and the NSA to strengthen cooperation, maintain open lines of communication, and work together in the collective interest of Ghanaian sports.
GNA
Kenneth Odeng Adade
16 Jan 2026
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